MIT researchers model and create an atlas for how neurons of the worm C. elegans encode its behaviors, make findings available on their “WormWideWeb.”

Professor Adam Berinsky’s new book examines the political misinformation that threatens the US system of government.

An experiment in Egypt suggests ways to spread information for women facing domestic violence.

MIT professor discusses the US surgeon general’s recent advisory and why scrolling social media can lead to depression and anxiety.

Study shows moving can help foster a more robust social network, by strengthening “long ties” with others.

A collaboration between MIT and Miami-Dade County has students working with city planning officials to understand why people wait patiently for a bus — and why they bail.

In politics, tailored ads make sense, but with real limits to the tailoring.

Using insights into how people intuit others’ emotions, researchers have designed a model that approximates this aspect of human social intelligence.

Study: False assumptions about election malfeasance could create a “death spiral” for democracy — but also provide some hope for bipartisan repair.

With full genetic control and visibility into neural activity and behavior, MIT scientists map out chemical’s role in behavior.